USTA NTRP System |
EASI
Tennis Player Rating System (ETPRS) |
1.5
You have limited experience and are working primarily on getting
the ball in play. |
1.0
You are a beginner.
You may have played socially a few times over a period
of several years, but, basically you do not know how to play
or how to strike
the ball.
|
2.0
You lack court experience and your strokes need developing. You are
familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles play. |
2.0
You have
either learned to rally or to play well enough to have fun, but
cannot strike the ball well enough to sustain a 6 stroke rally,
and, while being able to keep score, cannot win games against a
player who has taken lessons or who has played consistently for
several years. |
3.0
You are fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shorts, but are
not comfortable with all strokes and lack execution when trying
for directional control, depth, or power. Your most common doubles
formation is one-up, one-back.
|
3.0
You have
taken lessons often enough to know the classical stages of a
stroke (takeback, step, swing, follow-through) and have played
enough
to win games and sets from a 2.0 player. But the strokes you
have are not consistent (you cannot sustain a 5 shot sequence
from the
baseline with any stroke).
Alternately,
you have never taken lessons but can beat a 2.0 player and can
play with someone who has
taken lessons as described in the first paragraph. |
3.5
You have achieved improved stroke dependability with directional
control on moderate shots, but need to develop depth and variety.
You exhibit more aggressive net play, have improved court coverage
and are developing teamwork in doubles.
|
3.5
You can sustain a multi shot (6 or more) rally from the baseline
with
either the forehand or backhand. You can put your serve in most
of the
time. You can consistently beat a 3.0 player 6-1,6-1 or better.
While your rallies are consistent, they are often short (the
ball lands near or inside the service court). You can move from
side
to side for 4 shots without missing. You can block your volleys
and win points in doing so.
Alternately,
you
can either consistently push the ball back defensively, scramble
well, or
hack the ball and keep it in play until your opponent misses.
|
4.0
You have dependable strokes, including directional control and depth
on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots. You
can use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success
and occasionally force errors when serving. Rallies may be lost
due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident. |
4.0
You can
beat most 3.5 players 6-1, 6-1 and you can sustain long and deep
(within 9 feet of the baseline) ground stroke rallies. You can
hit a basic defensive volley, overhead, lob, and serve. You can
occasionally hit an offensive serve. Your defense is sound, and
when your opponent hits short, you can usually go on the offense
and win the point from good placement and a moderate
level of speed. |
4.5
You have developed your use of power and spin and can handle pace.
You have sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and attempt
to vary game plan according to your opponents. You can hit first
serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. You
tend to over hit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common
in doubles. |
4.5
You can beat most strictly 4.0 players most of the time 6-2, 6-2.
You have
both offense and defense and can defend against the offense of
most other 4.5 players. Your defense is very sound in all areas
(ball speed, complexity, surprise, foot speed, anticipation). You
can create opportunities with your strongest stroke and can routinely
win the point when your opponent hits short. You can change ball
direction with confidence. This is the play level common to many NCAA
Division III colleges. |
5.0
You have good shot anticipation and frequently have an outstanding
shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. You can
regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can
put away volleys. You can successfully execute lobs, drop shots,
half volleys, overhead smashes, and have good depth and spin on
most second serves.
|
5.0
You have an established system of patterns from which to play
a match. You can sustain long rallies at fairly high speeds. You
can hit any shot consistently. You can beat most 4.5 players 6-2,6-2
consistently. This is the play level common to a mid level NCAA Division
I College. |
5.5
You have mastered power and/or consistency as a major weapon. You
can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation
and hit dependable shots in a stress situation.
|
5.5
You can beat 5.0 players 6-2, 6-2 consistently and are capable
of being a professional satellite and challenger tournament player,
or a
top
NCAA Division I player. You are capable of achieving a ranking
in either the WTA or ATP tour of 500-800. |
6.0 to 7.0
You have had intensive training for national tournament competition
at the junior and collegiate levels and have obtained a sectional
and/or national ranking.
|
6.0
You
are capable of achieving a ranking on either the WTA or
ATP tour of 300-500. |
7.0
You are a world-class player. |
7.0
You are ranked in the top 300 in the world. |
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